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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 5 1913 — The New York State Athletic Commission bans boxing matches between fighters of different races. 1919 —...

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates with quarterback Tom Brady (12), left, after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas. Gronkowski is one of 218 players to appear in a Super Bowl as Brady's teammate, a number that will grow by more than 40 this week when Brady makes his record 10th trip to to the title game. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari, File)
Brady Bunch: QB has taken over 200 teammates to Super Bowl

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2021 03:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Kansas City, Mo. The Super Bowl matchup features the most accomplished quarterback ever to play the game who is still thriving at age 43 in Brady against the young gun who is rewriting record books at age 25. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Brady, Mahomes prepare for 5th matchup after splitting 1st 4

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2021 01:17 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 28, 2021 12:32 PM EST
Feb. 3 1944 — Syd Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scores six goals in a 12-6 victory over the New York Rangers. Howe is the first player to...

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, instructs defensive lineman Chase Winovich, center, as inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, second from left, instructs defensive end John Simon, left, on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots look toward future after regressing post-Brady exit

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 04, 2021 04:30 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Newton accounts for 4 TDs, Patriots roll 28-14 over Jets

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 03, 2021 04:17 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton carries the ball against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Jets at New England Patriots 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:14 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) celebrates with teammates after running in for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:16 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) attempts to stop Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins (86), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:50 PM EST

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts on the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. The Seahawks won 35-30. The Patriots (6-7) play the Miami Dolphins (8-5) on Sunday. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
Patriots looking up at Dolphins in standings for a change

By Steven Wine Dec. 17, 2020 02:40 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Pats' Newton knows rookie struggles of Chargers' Herbert

By Joe Reedy Dec. 03, 2020 08:04 PM EST

New England makes first trip to Los Angeles in 28 years

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 01:45 PM EST
NEW ENGLAND (5-6) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (3-8) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Chargers by 1 1/2 ...

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Fueled by latest win, Patriots embracing tough road ahead

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 30, 2020 03:16 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jordan Hicks, left, hits the arm of New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) causing an errant pass and an interception in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Pats keep playoff hopes alive with 20-17 win over Cardinals

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 29, 2020 04:40 PM EST

New England Patriots mascot Pat Patriots stares at empty stands at Gillette Stadium during the coronavirus pandemic before an NFL football game between the Patriots and the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 11:54 AM EST

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. The Patriots host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday Nov. 29. With a win, Arizona can also add yet another blow to the New England’s fading playoff hopes (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Pats draftee, Cards coach Kingsbury back to face former team

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 27, 2020 05:11 PM EST

Cardinals look to notch 1st win vs. Patriots since 2012

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 11:34 AM EST
ARIZONA (6-4) at NEW ENGLAND (4-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE — Pick-em RECORD VS. SPREAD...

New England Patriots players kneel as teammate Rex Burkhead is attended to after he was injured during a run against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Pats' Burkhead confirms he's out for season with knee injury

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 24, 2020 02:24 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field after failing to make first down against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Patriots complicate playoff path with 27-20 loss to Texans

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 22, 2020 06:49 PM EST

Texans look to improve run defense in visit from Patriots

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 10:48 AM EST
NEW ENGLAND (4-5) at HOUSTON (2-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Texans by 2 RECORD VS....